21 Signs You're Dealing With a Fake and Toxic Friend

Why Are Friendships so Special? 

One can be born without a family and may stay years without a lover, and still go on to lead a very pleasant and fulfilling life as long as their friends are great. But not so much can be gotten out of life without good friends. 

21 Signs You Are Dealing With a Fake and Toxic Friend

There’s no denying that a true friend is someone who understands, supports, and remains loyal to you no matter the circumstance. Fake friends lack those three essential qualities, hence, a fake friend would:

1. They Compete With You.

While it is good to hang around people who push you to be more, it becomes problematic when they are constantly trying to outdo you.

2. They Gossip About You.

Fake/toxic friends spread sensitive (and sometimes false) information about you behind your back.

3. They Talk You Down.

Perhaps out of jealousy, or in an attempt to soothe their bruised ego, toxic friends would say hurtful things to you without caring much about how you feel.

4. They Downplay Your Success.

To them, your accomplishments will always seem trivial; they make it seem as though getting a Ph.D., buying a car, or getting married was petty and insignificant.

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